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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.15, 1,835.72 and 1,015.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.15, 1,835.72 and 1,015.87 is: 1,401.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.15 : 1,835.72 = 1,015.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.15/1,835.72 = 1,015.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.15x = 1,835.72 × 1,015.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.15x = 1,864,852.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,864,852.88/1,330.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.99

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